Friday, 1 March 2013

Manchester United star Ryan Giggs signs new one-year deal

The 39-year-old
winger's deal will tie him to the Old Trafford club until June 2014 and
complete his 23rd season as a first-team player.

Former Wales skipper
Giggs made his United debut on 2 March 1991 and has scored 168 goals in 931
appearances.

"I am feeling
good, enjoying my football more than ever and, most importantly, I feel I am
making a contribution to the team," said Giggs.

Giggs's Manche

"This is an
exciting team to be part of, with great team spirit, and we are again pushing
for trophies as we head towards the business end of the season."

United manager Sir
Alex Ferguson said: "Ryan is an example to us all, the way in which he
has, and continues to, look after himself.

"What can I say
about Ryan that hasn't already been said? He is a marvellous player and an
exceptional human being.

"He has fantastic
energy for the game and it is wonderful to see. Ryan seems to reach a new
milestone every week, and to think that he now has 23 unbroken years of league
goals behind him is truly amazing in the modern-day game.

"His form this
year shows his ability and his enjoyment of the game are as strong as ever and
I am absolutely delighted that he has signed a new contract."

The new deal means
Giggs will play past his 40th birthday on 29 November.

Among his honours are
12 Premier League titles and four FA Cups as well as three League Cups and two
Champions League titles.

Including his Wales
caps and his four for GB, Giggs could make his 1,000th senior appearance on
Saturday against Norwich in the Premier League - or if he does not feature in
that game, against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.